We remain open to serve our patient’s urologic needs while also adhering to local and national guidelines in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

For some patients, telephone consultations may be sufficient to meet chronic or routine urologic needs. Fortunately, many insurance plans are now covering telephone consults during this crisis. You can call us at 508-655-4422 or email us at info@mwurology.com to see if a telephone consult is appropriate for you.

For patients who require an in-person visit, our office workflow has been modified so that patients do not come into contact with each other in the waiting room or clinic. We appreciate your patience as we may need to reschedule some appointments in order to keep our patients safe and prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Evaluating Testosterone Treatment

The male hormone (androgen) testosterone is most often associated with sex drive and plays a vital role in sperm production. It also affects bone and muscle mass, the way men store fat in the body, and red blood cell production. While testosterone replacement treatment is valid for genuinely low testosterone levels (“hypogonadism”), it cannot be counted on to improve mood, memory, and sex drive by older men looking for a “youth prescription.” While androgen replacement therapy more than tripled among men aged 40 years and older between 2001 and 2011, testosterone prescriptions for U.S. men aged 30 years and older decreased by 48 percent overall from 2013 to 2016 due to concerns over elevated risk of heart attack and stroke.

P.S. While a 2018 study found that one year of androgen replacement therapy helped men aged 72 years and older to improve their sexual function, it also led to increased coronary artery plaque levels and higher PSA (prostate-specific-antigen) levels.